Hello Friends,
The 2008 USA Cycling U.S. Elite, U-23, and Junior National Championships of Road Cycling will host over 1500 participants in the disciplines of the Time Trial, Road Cycling and the Criterium, August 5 – 10, 2008hr. This event will bring together the top cycling talent from coast to coast, as well as the nation’s best future prospects. Additionally, we are proud to showcase Orange County for our event, and invite you to be a part of this exciting cycling adventure that will attract more than 10,000 spectators and participants.
The city of Anaheim will serve as the backdrop for this championship, with Irvine, Tustin, and Orange playing host to our race venues. In Anaheim, Disney World Wide of Sports® is helping with the Criterium event at Angel Stadium of Anaheim as well as with the awards ceremony in Downtown Disney®, while Irvine, Tustin and Orange will help in hosting the Time Trial and Road Racing events. Orange County is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the nation, and boasts the highest count of registered cyclists with USA Cycling; hence we are very proud that our hometowns will play host to such a high-profile, national event.
Additionally, proceeds for this event will help the US Women’s Cycling Development Program. The US Women’s Cycling Development Program is a Non-Profit Organization, dedicated to finding the best females for our sport, providing comprehensive coaching, training and support, mentoring, fundraising and financial assistance, career management, sponsor development, and event team services. To learn more visit them at http://www.uswcdp.com
Registration is at https://www.sportsbaseonline.com
If you are looking for help with travel accommodations, have no fear! We are working with Disney and GET Travel (Disney Travel) for all your accommodations needs, and requests. With our partnership with Disney, we are asking for everyone to help in making sure we use their travel arrangements, and also, we require each participant to purchase a two day park hopper pass. When you purchase the park hopper pass as a participant, you automatically qualify to ride your bike, in your kit, in the new California Adventure Parade. That’s right, you get to be in the parade at Disney, on your bike, in your kit!
In addition to the parade, all awards ceremonies will be held at Downtown Disney, adjacent to Disneyland and California Adventure. The awards will be held next to the ESPN zone, and will be a festival type atmosphere.
Need any equipment at a discounted price? Let us know. Rock-n-Road Cyclery is your one stop shop for purchasing equipment prior to, during, and after our event. Not only that, but there will be mechanics available to put your bike together when you arrive. Please visit http://www.rocknroadcyclery.net to view locations, and or contact us for help
Are you curious about Sponsorship for the National Championships? Email us at jet@jetcycling.com and ask how you can market your products to a national audience. We have a variety of levels for you to chose from. For those of you looking for EXPO Space, we are having our EXPO during our Crit Event at Angels Stadium, Thursday August 7th from 8 am to 5 pm. Call us to reserve your spot! Be part of the group that wants to give back to the sport that we love. Participate as a sponsor, and give back to cycling.
Thanks to all the support we’re getting from the U.S. Women’s Cycling Development Program http://www.uswdp.org, USA Cycling “http://www.usacycling.org, Rock-n-Road Cyclery, Disney/GET Travel and many more.
Here’s a schedule of all the Races and Events-
Tuesday August 5th Participants in the Disney’s California Adventure at 4pm
Registration and riders meetings
Wednesday August 6th Time Trial through Santiago Canyon
Thursday August 7th Criterium at Angels Stadium
Friday August 8th Junior 10-16 Road Races in Irvine
Saturday August 9th Women 17-18, U23, and Elite Road Races, Mens 17-18, U23
Sunday August 10th Men 17-18, U23, and Elite Road Race in Irvine
Awards at Downtown Disney 4pm to 6pm Wednesday to Sunday.
Cycling in California has been growing rapidly and not just with recreational cyclists and local races, but with high-profile events such as the Tour de California that are attended by a worldwide audience. Additionally, this area has hosted many national and international track races. Hence, we welcome the opportunity to put on this National Event in 2008 and 2009! We want to encourage all Elites, U23, and junior riders to come out, have fun, and enjoy the warm weather and beautiful environment in Southern California.
We are now looking toward the cycling community and beyond for support for our event. We need sponsorship dollars to help pay for the costs of these championships, and with your help we can make cycling a better sport, while at the same time promoting and raising the profile of your company or organization. Additionally, the profits of this event will be presented to both the US Women’s Cycling Development Program, and to our local junior development programs.
Southern California is a beautiful place, full of opportunities and dreams. Visit our blog for more information at http://www.jetcycling.wordpress.com
Thank you
JET Tanner
JET Cycling and USA Cycling Certified Coach
Point of Contact for Road Nationals
714.801.0962
